45x45x5EA Dimensions & Weight

45x45x5EA is an equal-leg steel angle to AS/NZS 3679.1 with equal 45 mm legs and a 5 mm thickness, weighing 3.1 kg per metre (2.08 lb/ft) — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.

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45x45x5EA Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Leg 145 mm1.772 in
Leg 245 mm1.772 in
Thicknessnominal — AS/NZS names carry nominal thickness; rolled thickness can differ slightly5 mm0.197 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.9 cm²0.6 in²
Mass3.1 kg/m2.08 lb/ft

Standard: AS/NZS 3679.1. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does 45x45x5EA weigh and cost?

45x45x5EA has a mass of 3.1 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 6.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
19 kg
Material cost
37.20

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